DMS Cyber Competition Trivia Round

What is cybersecurity?

• Protecting computer systems/networks from malicious attacks.

• Making a password for your phone or computer.

• Hacking into secure servers.

• Keeping all your electronic devices locked in a safe.

Answer explanation

Cybersecurity involves protecting computer systems/networks from malicious attacks, making it the correct choice among the options provided.

What is white hat hacking?

• Testing vulnerabilities in a program and inserting bugs into it.

• Hacking while wearing a white hat.

• Attempting to steal information from unsecure servers.

• Hacking to test vulnerabilities in a server, with the owner's consent.

Answer explanation

White hat hacking involves testing vulnerabilities in a server with the owner's consent, distinguishing it from malicious hacking.

What type of malware blocks access to a computer system until the hacker is paid?

• Spyware

• Ransomware

• Botnets

• Rootkits

Answer explanation

Ransomware is the type of malware that blocks access to a computer system until the hacker is paid.

Choose the most secure password.

• john1234

• D!SMsic00l

• 1l0V3h@Ck1nG

• dE4eLTy2f#1!

Answer explanation

The most secure password is 'dE4eLTy2f#1!' as it includes a mix of uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and special characters, making it harder to crack.

True or False: You should always click links in emails you receive.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

You should never click links in emails you receive to avoid falling victim to phishing scams or malware. Therefore, the correct answer is False.

What is spam?

• A brand of processed canned pork and ham.

• Sending unwanted bulk messages to a person or organization.

• Gathering information about a person or organization.

• Performing an unauthorized, usually harmful action.

Answer explanation

Spam is defined as sending unwanted bulk messages to a person or organization, making it the correct choice.

Which of the following is not an operating system?

• Windows

• Chrome

• Firefox

• Linux

Answer explanation

The correct choice is Firefox because it is a web browser, not an operating system like Windows, Chrome, and Linux.

Why is it important to update to the latest version of your operating system?

• To patch bugs and vulnerabilities, and to get new features.

• So you can hack other computers.

• To corrupt all of your files and render them useless.

• So you get even more results when searching on google chrome.

Answer explanation

Updating to the latest version of the operating system is important to patch bugs and vulnerabilities, and to get new features.

What is the best way to keep a password or PIN safe?

• Keep it written down.

• Memorize it.

• Share it with your friends.

• Save it on your computer.

Answer explanation

The best way to keep a password or PIN safe is to memorize it, as it reduces the risk of unauthorized access compared to writing it down, sharing it, or saving it on a computer.

When is Cybersecurity Awareness Month?

• October

• November

• June

• May

Answer explanation

Cybersecurity Awareness Month is in October, making it the correct choice out of the given options.